Business Gift Giving Customs
If you will be visiting Canada, you may find the following social and business etiquette tips helpful:
Avoid controversial topics like comparing Canada with the United States, involving language, or using the term "Native Americans" in regards to indigenous peoples (often known officially as "people of the First Nations"), or the Quebec sovereignty movement.
Canada is an ethnically diverse country that has ten provinces and three territories, and these may be grouped into regions. There are regional differences in Canada prepare to adapt. For example if your trip will include visiting Quebec then you need to learn some French.
Business lunches or dinners are common, but the focus will typically remain on business, and the party that extended the invitation is normally expected to pay.
Promptness is valued, make sure that you are always on time for meetings and appointments.
Businesspeople in Canada are reserved in their manners, speech, and dress. Always maintain conservative behavior, and follow good rules of etiquette. Also, avoid talking loud and using dramatic body language.
During business meetings refrain from talking about personal topics.